Those who've been following my blog for a while may recall me talking about my favourite 'perfect tree', a rowan that stands just across the railway lines from Salts Mill's huge chimney. Not only does it carry pretty white blossom in spring, red berries and leaves that turn a vibrant orange in autumn but it was an absolutely textbook 'child's drawing' shape. (See HERE). Well, no longer. Someone (presumably from the local council) in their wisdom (?) came along some while ago and trimmed the lower branches, which has utterly ruined the shape. I'm actually feeling quite cross about it. I can't see that it was dangerous. The branches didn't hang low and they looked strong. There are big sycamores and ash trees across the road from my house that seem a lot more dangerous, with their branches well overhanging the road and whipping about dreadfully in high winds. Just corporate vandalism, I feel.
I can understand your feeling here. That wisdom wasn't wisdom at all.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see if it eventually recovers its old shape. My bet is that it will, if the council let it.
ReplyDeleteI understand your sadness. I have had several favorite trees that I enjoy watching and photographing and have been outraged when one day they are sadly mutilated or cut down. I'm still in mourning for a particular paperbark birch . . .
ReplyDeleteMonumentally dumb.
ReplyDeleteWhich is to be expected from bureaucracy.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does look a bit less perfect, but I notice that the tree is quite close to the road and might have posed visibility issues for pedestrians and drivers. I am usually in the camp that prefers trees close to the road to have their lower limbs removed. (Sorry.)
ReplyDeleteWrite to your local councillor. It still looks pretty but i can see the difference.
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